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August 2017 issue of KOTESOL News sent!

The August 2017 issue of KOTESOL News was sent on August 3, 2017, to 1,909 subscribers. The issue includes important information about the upcoming 25th Korea TESOL-PAC International Conference, upcoming workshops sponsored by our special interest groups, opportunities to present at chapter conferences, and more. Read, share, or subscribe here! 

Yongin KOTESOL Chapter Annual Conference Seeks Presenters (2017)

Yongin KOTESOL Chapter Annual Conference Seeks Presenters

Online Form Click HERE.

The Yongin KOTESOL Conference Committee invites presentation proposals for our 2017 annual conference, to be held on November 11th at Kangnam University, in Yongin City, Gyeonggi-do. 

Our theme this year is straight forward: "Language teaching: Ideas and Activities" 

WHO do we want to present?

We are looking for presenters to help us continue our tradition of engaging, insightful conferences at which teachers can develop their skills and pick up inspiring ideas that will...

Now Accepting Applications for the 16th Asian Youth Forum

Do you know university students who would benefit from a program in intercultural relations and global leadership? Encourage them to apply for the 16th Asian Youth Forum (AYF 16), coming to Korea this October as part of the 25th Korea TESOL-PAC International Conference!

October 18-24, 2017, students aged 18-25 from all around Asia will gather in Seoul for a week of academic seminars, sightseeing, and cross-cultural workshops. AYF is only held in Korea when KOTESOL hosts the PAC conference, so this is a rare opportunity for your students to attend without paying for airfare....

June 2017 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!

The June 2017 issue of KOTESOL News was sent on June 2, 2017, to 2,000 subscribers. Among the highlights of this issue are information about the process of applying for research grants, a link to the Summer 2017 issue of The English Connection, a call for volunteers for the International Conference Committee, and details about how members can represent KOTESOL at JALT and other overseas conferences. Read, share, or subscribe here!

TEC - The Summer 2017 Issue Now Online

Start your summer early with some new ELT ideas. The online Summer issue of TEC is here! Read through the pages of The English Connection for innovation and inspiration. Read Dr. Thomas Farrell's caution on tweeting. Check out Dr. Curtis Kelly's article on learning, memory, and attention. Read about designing courses, immersion programs, teaching debate, teaching computer skills, getting into publishing, and much more in this issue of The English Connection!

You can get started by clinking on https://koreatesol.org/content/english-connection-tecv21n2-summer-2017

International Conference Call for Proposals Closing Soon

31 May 2017 is the deadline for those wishing to submit a proposal for the 25th Annual Korea TESOL - PAC International Conference.  The conference,  21-22 October 2017 at Sookmyung Women's University, typically attracts about a thousand attendees from Korea, across Asia, and beyond.  It is a great venue for English educators, applied linguists, and scholars to present their expertise, share ideas, discuss experiences, and inspire others.

This year’s conference theme is “Why Are We Here? Analog Learning in the Digital Era.” The theme is intended to explore the relevance of face-to-...

New Local Discount: Little John Books in Gyeonggi-do!

We are pleased to announce a new discount for KOTESOL members: 20% off foreign books (including novels and other non-textbooks) and a 10% discount + 5% "Mileage" (points that can be used on future purchases) on other items at Little John Books in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do! Just show proof of KOTESOL membership (i.e., your membership card or your online profile page, which includes your membership expiration date), and you should be set.

Address: 117 Bandal-ro, 7 Beon-gil 6, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 
(The store is kitty-corner from the back of the Yongtong Home Plus...

Pre-register for the National Conference! (Archive)

Save on your conference registration by Pre-Registering!

This year's National conference features an All-Star cast of Who's Whos in ELT, with a strong focus on the brain

In fact, a second day of workshops are available!

Pre-register at http://koreatesol.org/content/2017-national-conference-pre-registration

See more about the conference at http://koreatesol.org/nc2017

Wonderful Seoul Conference last weekend

The annual Seoul Chapter Conference featured Graham Crookes and over 180 teachers tuning in for a sociable day of professional development.

Thanks to all presenters, participants, and the outstanding volunteers who made the day such a wonderful success.

TEC - The Spring 2017 Issue Now Online

Start your new semester with some new inspiration. The Spring TEC is here! Read through the pages of The English Connection to get recharged, revitalized, renewed. Read Dr. Thomas Farrell's take on terrorism in ELT. Check out Dr. Curtis Kelly's new column on neuroELT. Read what social justice in English language teaching means to Gordon West. Empathize with Stephanie Ptak's concerns about equity in the classroom. And uncover much more under the cover of this issue of The English Connection.

You can get started by clinking on http://koreatesol.org/content/english-connection-tecv21n1-...

Present at the 25th Annual International Conference

Korea TESOL would like to invite you to submit presentation proposals for its 25th Annual Korea TESOL International Conference. The conference, this year held in conjunction with the Pan-Asian Consortium of Language Teaching Societies (PAC), is scheduled for 21-22 October 2017 at Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul.  

This year’s conference theme is “Why Are We Here? Analogue Learning in the Digital Era.” The theme is intended to explore the relevance of face-to-face learning when technological advances have made it possible to create online and distance-learning options. However...

February 2017 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!

The February 2017 issue of KOTESOL News was sent the morning of February 5 to 1,961 subscribers. This issue contains calls for proposals for the 2017 National Conference, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter conference, and the Seoul Chapter conference, in addition to providing information about upcoming publications or events. Read, share, or subscribe here!

Call for Presentations: Gwangju Conference

Theme: Stepping Up in an Increasingly Connected World
March 11, 2017 at Gwangju National University of Education
CALL for PRESENTATION Proposal ㅡ Deadline: February 5th.

For more details: http://koreatesol.org/content/2017-gwangju-call

David Shaffer Represents KOTESOL on KBS World Radio

In early December, Korea TESOL’s first Vice President David Shaffer went to Seoul for a KBS World Radio Interview.  He was there to represent KOTSOL in a taping of “Touch Base in Seoul,” a weekly interview show hosted by Yooree Kim.  During the interview, Shaffer answered questions about himself as well as about KOTESOL.  

Yooree Kim's interview with David Shaffer is scheduled to air on January 7th at 5:10 pm.  You will be able to listen to it online here.

KBS World Radio is the international satellite radio channel of KBS.   All of KBS World’s programming can be accessed via...